EV Fan
11-02-2014, 02:16 AM
I seem to gravitate toward video car reviews that have In-and-Out burger segments and luckily this one is pretty quick as David Rose describes BMW's i8 hybrid sports car in great detail.
This is a fun video car review and more on the unofficial battle between BMW's i8 and Tesla Motor's new all-wheel drive Model S85D in this luxury segment. The price point is pretty comparable as I have seen the 85D for about $120,000, fully loaded, and the i8 is listed at $135,000 MSRP.
I'm obviously biased towards Tesla Motors—owner—and wonder if the i8's "a sports car but not a gas belching sports car" is a bit of a deterrent for the ultra sporty crowd.
Quick Takeaways:
Rose says this car almost looks identical to the concept car
No squeaks and rattles says David Rose in electric mode
Loves the torque with the canyon driving
22-23 electric miles
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This is a fun video car review and more on the unofficial battle between BMW's i8 and Tesla Motor's new all-wheel drive Model S85D in this luxury segment. The price point is pretty comparable as I have seen the 85D for about $120,000, fully loaded, and the i8 is listed at $135,000 MSRP.
I'm obviously biased towards Tesla Motors—owner—and wonder if the i8's "a sports car but not a gas belching sports car" is a bit of a deterrent for the ultra sporty crowd.
Quick Takeaways:
Rose says this car almost looks identical to the concept car
No squeaks and rattles says David Rose in electric mode
Loves the torque with the canyon driving
22-23 electric miles
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be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Visit bit.ly/evpsurv001 (http://bit.ly/evpsurv001)
to take the 5 question survey.*****************************************
More... (http://www.electricvehicleparade.com/blog/2014/10/28/video-is-bmws-hybrid-i8-too-quirky-for-the-sporty-types.html)